A few years ago, a team of researchers at the University of Southern California believed they found a link between marijuana and testicular cancer. In fact, the study led these researchers to believe that marijuana use amongst teenage males can double the risk of testicular cancer. Continue reading “Is Marijuana Use Linked to Testicular Cancer?” »

Unlike the peasant blouses and platform shoes that debuted in the 1970s and made their return in the 1990s, the drugs that teens experiment with today are not the same as the drugs from a few decades ago. Parents of teens may suspect drug use among their teens, but it’s important to know that teens in 2018 and beyond may be using new types of harmful, dangerous drugs. Continue reading “Helping Parents of Teens Understand Synthetic Drugs” »

Concussions are often called a “silent epidemic,” affecting thousands of teens every year. More than 173,000 children and young adults are seen by doctors every year due to brain injuries, including concussions. A study from 2013 claimed that teens who smoke pot and drink alcohol, even rarely, have more of a risk of getting a concussion than their peers who don’t participate in these illicit activities. Test Smartly Labs digs into this study to hear what the experts have to say. Continue reading “Scientists Find Connection Between Drugs & Concussions” »